The breakfast burrito is a popular Mexican-American dish that originated in the southwestern United States. It typically consists of a flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, and various other ingredients such as meat, beans, and vegetables. The El Monterey brand was founded in 1964 in California and has been providing delicious frozen Mexican food products ever since.
Air Fryer El Monterey Egg Cheese & Jalapeño Breakfast Burrito
Course: BreakfastCuisine: MexicanPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
10
minutesTotal time
15
minutesA quick and easy breakfast option that is perfect for busy mornings. The air fryer gives the burrito a crispy exterior while keeping the filling warm and gooey.
Ingredients
1 El Monterey egg cheese & jalapeño frozen breakfast burrito
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F.
- Remove the El Monterey egg cheese & jalapeño frozen breakfast burrito from its packaging.
- Place the burrito in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flipping the burrito halfway through.
- Check the internal temperature of the burrito with a meat thermometer. It should reach 165°F.
- If the burrito is not fully cooked, continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Once fully cooked, remove the burrito from the air fryer and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve and enjoy your crispy and delicious El Monterey egg cheese & jalapeño breakfast burrito!
Notes
- Make sure to preheat your air fryer before cooking.
- You can add some salsa or hot sauce on top of the burrito for an extra kick of flavor.
- If you don’t have a meat thermometer, you can cut open the burrito to check if it is fully cooked.
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